Creality K2 vs Creality K2 Pro
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Creality K2 costs $399 and the Creality K2 Pro costs $799, so the Creality K2 is $400 cheaper. Pick the Creality K2 for budget enclosed multi color printing. Pick the Creality K2 Pro for big enclosed prints on a mid range budget. They split the points we can measure, 1 each.
Who wins, point by point
They split the points we can measure, 1 each. Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| K2 | K2 Pro | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $399 | $799 | K2 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 12 months | Tie |
| Build volume | 260 x 260 x 260 mm | 300 x 300 x 300 mm | K2 Pro |
| Top print speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s | Tie |
| Max nozzle temp | 300°C | 300°C | Tie |
- You want to spend less (saves $400)
- Best for budget enclosed multi color printing
- You care most about build volume (300 x 300 x 300 mm vs 260 x 260 x 260 mm)
- Best for big enclosed prints on a mid range budget
- Build volume
- 260 x 260 x 260 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 600 mm/s
- Multicolor
- Yes
- Enclosure
- Yes
Affordable enclosed CoreXY printer with optional 4 color CFS
Full Creality K2 review, pros and cons →- Build volume
- 300 x 300 x 300 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 600 mm/s
- Multicolor
- Yes
- Enclosure
- Yes
300 mm heated chamber printer with optional 4 color CFS
Full Creality K2 Pro review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Creality K2 | Creality K2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399 | $799 |
| 3 year cost | $399 | $799 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in 3D printers | #38 | #47 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year (Creality store) | Up to 12 months (Creality store badge; exact terms not stated) |
| Build volume | 260 x 260 x 260 mm (Creality) | 300 x 300 x 300 mm (Creality) |
| Print speed | Up to 600 mm/s (Creality) | Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Creality) |
| Multi color | Yes with the CFS (included in the Combo), 4 spools per unit and up to 16 colors with four units (Creality); CFS cannot feed TPU and has no active drying (Notebookcheck) | Yes with the CFS (included in the Combo), 4 spools per unit and up to 16 colors with four units (Creality); single nozzle, so color changes purge filament |
| Enclosure | Yes, enclosed chamber without active heating (Notebookcheck) | Yes, fully enclosed with active chamber heating up to 60 C (Creality); All3DP printed ASA at 60 C with no noticeable warping |
| Auto leveling | Yes, smart auto leveling of the target print area (Creality) | Yes, full auto leveling plus AI camera calibration (Creality) |
| Max nozzle temp | 300 C (Notebookcheck, The Gadgeteer) | 300 C (Creality) |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 100 C, double sided textured PEI plate (Notebookcheck) | Yes, up to 110 C (Creality) |
| Filament types | PLA, PETG, ABS, PLA CF (The Gadgeteer); TPU only through the external feed (Notebookcheck) | PLA, PETG, PET, ABS, ASA, PLA CF, PA CF, PPA CF (Creality) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, USB Type A; Creality Print desktop, web and phone apps (Notebookcheck) | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB drive; Creality Cloud app (Creality) |
| Camera | No nozzle camera, per Notebookcheck; Creality lists print failure detection | Yes, two AI cameras, one for monitoring and one for calibration (Creality). All3DP notes the nozzle camera has no live view |
| Noise | Creality says it runs as quietly as typing on a laptop; The Gadgeteer measured about 46 dB across its K2 series test units | Creality says it runs as quietly as typing on a laptop; The Gadgeteer measured about 46 dB but still found the fans noisy |
| Assembly | Ready to print in about an hour including calibration and a software update (Notebookcheck) | Ready to print after unpacking and installing the touchscreen (Creality); The Gadgeteer needed a helper to unbox it |
| Weight | 18.3 kg without CFS; 404 x 436 x 545 mm (Notebookcheck, The Gadgeteer) | 23.7 kg net (Creality) |
| Best for | budget enclosed multi color printing | big enclosed prints on a mid range budget |
| Skip if | you need a heated chamber | you want the quietest, most polished printer |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Creality K2
- The Gadgeteer: Tested alongside the K2 Pro. A fidget, a fine loop mesh and a PLA pirate ship (with noticeable stringing in the sail gaps) printed fine, but a chainmail style print failed twice. Called it a strong pick for buyers who want a cheaper feature rich printer. Source
- Notebookcheck: Ready to print in about an hour. A 20 mm calibration cube measured within 0.005 mm, threads worked down to M3 and overhangs to 70 degrees printed without supports. Auto filament changes were reliable; one clog cleared in minutes. Cons were no heated chamber and no CFS drying. Source
Creality K2 Pro
- The Gadgeteer: Measured about 46 dB but still called the fans noisy. A chainmail print finished with some artifacts where the K2 failed, a full bed helmet printed well and CFS multi color prints had clean lines. Setup needed a helper. Source
- All3DP: Called it difficult to find fault with. ASA printed at a 60 C chamber with no noticeable warping, PLA and PETG printed with the door closed and the CFS handled hundreds of color changes. Downsides were layer inconsistency, weaker rear left overhangs, purge waste and long pre print calibration when enabled. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Creality K2 or the Creality K2 Pro?
Pick the Creality K2 for budget enclosed multi color printing. Pick the Creality K2 Pro for big enclosed prints on a mid range budget.
Which is cheaper?
The Creality K2 at $399, versus $799 for the Creality K2 Pro, checked Nov 4, 2026.
What is the difference between the K2 and the K2 Pro?
Build volume: 260 x 260 x 260 mm (Creality) on the K2, 300 x 300 x 300 mm (Creality) on the K2 Pro. Print speed: Up to 600 mm/s (Creality) on the K2, Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Creality) on the K2 Pro. Multi color: Yes with the CFS (included in the Combo), 4 spools per unit and up to 16 colors with… on the K2, Yes with the CFS (included in the Combo), 4 spools per unit and up to 16 colors with… on the K2 Pro.
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